Southwest Quinoa Power Bowl with Honey-Lime Dressing

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A filling plant-based meal using simple whole foods and some adobo seasoning makes for one delicious Southwest quinoa power bowl. Top with a healthy, homemade honey-lime dressing and this bowl will be on repeat! Packed with protein and fiber, plus it's gluten free and dairy free.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups quinoa

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • ¾ teaspoon adobo seasoning, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste

  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

  • ¾ cup onion, chopped

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 ½ cups canned black beans, rinsed

  • 3 medium red bell peppers, sliced

  • 3 medium avocados, sliced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Honey-Lime Dressing:

  • 9 tablespoons lime juice

  • 6 tablespoons canned coconut milk

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • 3 tablespoons raw honey

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and place in a small pot. Add 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Add 3/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning, lower heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is almost gone, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  2. While the quinoa is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and onion and season with salt and pepper. Add more adobo seasoning if desired. Cook over medium heat until sweet potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  3. Meanwhile, make dressing: whisk lime juice, coconut milk, water, honey, olive oil, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.

  4. Distribute quinoa, sweet potato-onion mixture, black beans, bell peppers, and avocados in 6 bowls. Dress with honey-lime dressing and garnish with cilantro.

Cook's Note:

You can use any Southwest seasoning in place of adobo.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

761 Calories
28g Fat
113g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 761
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Sodium 506mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 113g 41%
Dietary Fiber 22g 79%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 99mg 110%
Calcium 126mg 10%
Iron 7mg 40%
Potassium 1760mg 37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.